Question about access

[dueaston]

Looking for opinions on a piece of public land.

I've scouted an area of public land in between two areas closed to hunting. On the hard copy of the area map and on the most recent digital map available on the national forest website this spot is clearly and absolutely in the "hunting allowed" section.

When I look at this spot on the scoutlook app and Google earth it appears to be in the "no hunting" area. Would you hunt it? I'm trying to track down a local game warden for his opinion but I would like to hear from the folks here too.

 

[Mengle]

They usually have the trees marked where I run into a no hunting zone. I would just keep the hard copy of the map with you when you hunt it if it is a fairly recent copy

 

[dueaston]

This area does have trees marked at key locations but nothing in the field indicates that this area is off limits. I have considered printing out the map.

It seems like I have a knack for finding these complicated areas lol.

 

[redsquirrel]

I have a couple similar spots. I go by the maps that are posted on the state website. I at least keep a pdf copy on my phone for reference if I'm ever questioned. I think that would hold up better than a third party like scoutlook or onx which are not exact.

 

[Jonny]

I have a couple of these in Wisconsin. No entry wildlife refuges. I go off the signs they pounded into the swamp. Figure that is why they put them there. Even though they are not accurate compared to the map. Sometimes off by 50’

Whatever you do, I would carry a copy that supports your location with you. Last thing you want is the warden to pull out a copy of the map that goes against you and you don’t have anything to support yourself.

 

[dueaston]

I agree. My gut feeling tells me I should go with the maps provided in the ranger office and on the website.